Senior Consultant - Legal Function Transformation

Ashurst Perkins Coie; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Health & wellbeing benefits

Gym membership

Discounted corporate health plans

26 weeks parental leave

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Ashurst Perkins Coie in Sydney seeks a Specialist to join the Legal Function Transformation team, delivering strategy, operating models, and technology initiatives with Directors, Partners and clients.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in consulting or related fields, with experience in legal operations, process design, data/analytics, and AI tools, and strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in consulting, organisational transformation, or related roles.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery across legal function strategy and operating model design.

Skills

Consulting experience

Transformation

Process design

Legal operations

Data/analytics

Project management

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, law, economics, information systems/technology, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

AI tools

Contract lifecycle management (CLM)

Job description

Risk Advisory was created to respond to client demand and is designed to provide risk expertise that complements Ashurst Perkins Coie's core legal services.

We provide the opportunity to work with an expertise-led team that has been consistently growing since its inception, and is dedicated to collaboration, diversity, transparency and innovation.

Our vision is to create a unique culture in the consulting market based around a flat, collaborative structure that offers everyone the opportunity to work closely with Directors, Partners and clients on engagements. This means you have on the job training with your leaders, direct involvement with business development, clear recognition for your performance, and greater career opportunities.

The Opportunity:

As part of growth in our Legal Function Transformation team, we are seeking a Specialist (equivalent to a Consultant/Senior Consultant/Junior Manager in Big4 consulting) to join our Sydney office.

Our Legal Function Transformation team is relentlessly client-focused, with deep global and regional experience helping General Counsels and their teams solve their strategic and operational challenges.

In this role, you will support delivery across our core service offerings including:

• Legal function strategy and operating model design;
• Transformation roadmaps and process optimisation;
• Legal technology advisory and implementation;
• Optimised delivery of routine legal services; and
• Large-scale contract remediation for major projects and transactions.

You will contribute to research, analysis, process design, technology implementation, project management and business development. It is an opportunity to build foundational skills in consulting and legal operations while working with experienced practitioners and leading international companies.

Please review the job description, attached at the bottom of the advertisement on our Ashurst Perkins Coie careers page, for more detail on the role and what we can offer you:

https://www.ashurstperkinscoie.com/en/careers/

About You

• The ideal candidate will demonstrate intellectual curiosity, a proactive mindset, and a genuine interest in shaping how leading international companies operate.
• You will bring 3-5 years' experience through internships, placements, or early-career roles in consulting, organisational transformation, process / operating model design, legal operations, technology, or data/analytics.
• Experience with legal AI tools, workflow automation, or contract lifecycle management platforms will be highly regarded, as will a demonstrated interest in process improvement.
• Bachelor's degree with strong academic performance in business, law, economics, information systems/technology, data/analytics, or related fields is required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word and the use of AI tools, along with strong analytical, problem-solving, and written communication skills.
• Organised and detail-oriented; able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines; comfortable working independently and collaboratively in teams.

What makes Risk Advisory a great place to work?

• Flexible work options
• Health and wellbeing benefits, gym membership, and discounted corporate health plans
• Family & caring - 26 weeks paid parental leave
• Career advancement - client secondment opportunities, global opportunities, and award-winning Learning & Development programs

We value diverse perspectives at Ashurst Perkins Coie.

If you require any support and adjustments to participate equitably in our recruitment process or in the workplace, we encourage you to contact: [e-mail] for a confidential conversation.